LATERAL WEIGHT ASYMMETRY LIMITS. Catapult takeoff

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2 LATERAL WEIGHT ASYMMETRY LIMITS Field takeoff Catapult takeoff Weight board 36,000 lbs Weight board 37,000 lbs Inflight conditions 22,000 ft-lbs 6,000 ft-lbs 22,000 ft-lbs 26,000 ft-lbs Asymmetric jettison/normal release of a store from station 2 or 8 that weighs in excess of 2330 pounds (i.e., GBU-24, MK-60, MK- 65, Walleye II ER/ DL) exceeds the lateral weight asymmetry limitation and is prohibited (even if this is the normal SMS release sequence, except in an emergency). FCLP or Carrier landing with gross wt 33,000 lbs. (including wingtip AIM-9 and wing fuel) Carrier landing with gross wt > 33,000 lbs. (including wingtip AIM-9 and wing fuel) Field landing (flared) with sink rate at touchdown up to 500 fpm 17,000 ft-lbs 14,500 ft-lbs 26,000 ft-lbs ANGLE-OF-ATTACK LIMITATIONS Flaps AUTO FE FE plus centerline tanks/ stores FE plus inboard tanks/ stores (with centerline tank/stores) FE plus inboard tanks/ stores (without centerline tank/stores) FE plus outboard tanks/ stores (centerline tank/ stores optional) FE plus inboard and outboard tanks/stores (centerline tank/ stores optional) AOA LIMIT ( ) Unrestricted 6 to +25 Unrestricted 6 to +25 CG (% MAC) 17 to 25% 25 to 28% 17 to 23.5% 23.5 to 28% 6 to to 27.5% 6 to to to 24% 24 to 27.5% 6 to to 27.5% 6 to to 27% A1-F18AC-NFM-500 Change 1 25

3 A1-F18AC-NFM Lateral Weight Asymmetry AOA Limits. a. 6,000 to 12,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: 6 to +20. b. 12,000 to 26,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: 6 to +12. c. 22,000 to 26,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: (1) Abrupt lateral stick inputs are prohibited. (2) Smooth inputs up to 1/2 stick for rolling maneuvers up to a maximum of 180 bank angle change are authorized. (3) Rudder pedal inputs are authorized only as required to maintain balanced flight (Slip indicator ball centered). AOA Limits Due to Mach No. (F/A-18B/D) MACH AOA LIMIT 0.7 to to to to +15 above to +12 Flaps HALF or FULL 0 to +15 AOA (transitory excursions up to +20 are allowed during catapult launch only). WEIGHT LIMITATIONS The maximum allowable gross weights are: Location Pounds Field Takeoff 51,900 Landing (Flared) 39,000 FCLP/Touch-and-go/Barricade Before AFC ,700 After AFC ,000 Carrier Catapult 51,900 Landing Unrestricted Restricted 33,000 34,000 Arrestments above 33,000 pounds are subject to the following restrictions: (1) Arrestinggear-MK7MOD3Only (2) Glideslope Maximum (3) Recovery Head Wind (RHW) - (a) 40 knots Minimum - Half flaps allowed (b) Less than 40 knots - Full flaps only (4) Lateral Weight Asymmetry - 14,500 ft-lb Maximum (External pylon stores, AIM-9 wing tips, and wing fuel) (5) No MOVLAS recovery

4 ACCELERATION LIMITATIONS WITHOUT G LIMITER Configuration Symmetrical Asymmetrical Flaps HALF or FULL +0.5 g to +2.0 g +0.5 g to +1.5 g Flaps AUTO (32,357 pounds or less) 3.0 g to +7.5 g (32,357 pounds or less) Aircraft thru g to +6.0 g Aircraft and up 1.0 g to +6.0 g Gear Retraction and/or Extension +0.5 g to +2.0 g +0.5 g to +1.5 g CATAPULT THROTTLE SETTINGS Weight Board (LBS) 44,000 and below MIL MIL/MAX MAX Engine Power 45,000 and above MAX NOTE MIL/ MAX power setting is defined as stabilizing in Military power while in catapult tension, and selecting maximum afterburner at holdback release. A1-F18AC-NFM

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6 A1-F18AC-NFM Landing Approach Speed AIRCRAFT FLAPS AS NOTED GEAR DOWN SPEED BRAKE IN REMARKS ENGINE(S): (2)F404-GE-400 U.S. STANDARD DAY, 1962 NOTE D C G AT 25% MAC. APPROACH SPEEDS INCREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS FORWARD OF 25% MAC AND DECREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS AFT OF 25% MAC. D INCREASE APPROACH SPEED BY 2 KNOTS IF WINGTIP AIM-9 S ARE OFF D INCREASE APPROACH SPEEDS BY 2 KNOTS IF EXTERNAL STORES ON. DATE: DECEMBER 1984 DATA BASIS: FLIGHT TEST LANDING GROSS WEIGHT (LB) LANDING APPROACH SPEED (KCAS) FULL FLAPS 8.1 AOA (Normal Landing) HALF FLAPS 8.1 AOA (Normal Landing) 24, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

7 Landing Approach Speed AIRCRAFT FLAPS AS NOTED GEAR DOWN SPEED BRAKE IN REMARKS ENGINE(S): (2)F404-GE-400 U.S. STANDARD DAY, 1962 NOTE D C G AT 25% MAC. APPROACH SPEEDS INCREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE CGISFORWARD OF 25% MAC AND DECREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS AFT OF 25% MAC D INCREASE APPROACH SPEED BY 2 KNOTS IF WINGTIP AIM- 9 S ARE OFF D INCREASE APPROACH SPEEDS BY 2 KNOTS IF EXTERNAL STORES ON D MAIN GEAR TIRE LIMITATION GROUNDSPEED D NOSE GEAR TIRE LIMITATION GROUNDSPEED DATE: DECEMBER 1984 DATA BASIS: FLIGHT TEST LANDING HALF FLAPS 7.0 AOA (DEL or MECH) LANDING APPROACH SPEED (KCAS) HALF FLAPS 7.0 AOA 0 LEF (LEF Failure) HALF OR FULL FLAPS - 10 AOA 0 TEF (TEF Failure) 7.0 AOA 0 LEF/0 TEF (LEF/TEF Failure) GROSS WEIGHT (LB) 24, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , A1-F18AC-NFM

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10 LATERAL WEIGHT ASYMMETRY LIMITS Field takeoff 22,000 ft-lbs Catapult takeoff Weight board 36,000 lbs 6,000 ft-lbs Weight board 37,000 lbs 22,000 ft-lbs Inflight conditions 26,000 ft-lbs Asymmetric jettison/normal release of a store from station 2 or 8 that weighs in excess of 2330 pounds (i.e., GBU-24, MK-60, MK- 65, Walleye II ER/ DL) exceeds the lateral weight asymmetry limitation and is prohibited (even if this is the normal SMS release sequence, except in an emergency). FCLP or Carrier landing with gross wt 33,000 lbs. (including wingtip AIM-9 and 17,000 ft-lbs wing fuel) Carrier landing with gross wt > 33,000 lbs. (including wingtip AIM-9 and wing fuel) 14,500 ft-lbs Field landing (flared) with sink rate at touchdown up to 500 fpm 26,000 ft-lbs ANGLE OF-ATTACK LIMITATIONS Flaps AUTO AOA LIMIT ( ) CG (% MAC) FE FE plus centerline tanks/ stores Unrestricted 6 to +25 Unrestricted 6 to to 25% 25 to 28% 17 to 23.5% 23.5 to 28% FE plus inboard tanks/ stores (with centerline tank/stores) 6 to to 27.5% FE plus inboard tanks/ stores (without centerline tank/stores) 6 to to to 24% 24 to 27.5% FE plus outboard tanks/ stores (centerline tank/ stores optional) FE plus inboard and outboard tanks/stores (centerline tank/ stores optional) 6 to to 27.5% 6 to to 27% A1-F18AC-NFM-500 Change 1 45

11 A1-F18AC-NFM Lateral Weight Asymmetry AOA Limits a. 6,000 to 12,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: 6 to +20. b. 12,000 to 26,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: 6 to +12. c. 22,000 to 26,000 ft-lbs asymmetry: (1) Abrupt lateral stick inputs are prohibited. (2) Smooth inputs up to 1/2 stick for rolling maneuvers up to a maximum of 180 bank angle change are authorized. (3) Rudder pedal inputs are authorized only as required to maintain balanced flight (Slip indicator ball centered). AOA Limits Due to Mach No. (F/A-18D) Flaps HALF or FULL MACH AOA LIMIT 0.7 to to to to +15 above to +12 a. 0 to +15 AOA (transitory excursions up to +20 are allowed during catapult launch only) WEIGHT LIMITATIONS The maximum allowable gross weights are: Location Pounds Field Takeoff 51,900 Field landing (flared) 39,000 FCLP/Touch-and-go/ Barricade 33,000 Carrier Catapult 51,900 Landing Unrestricted Restricted 33,000 34,000 Arrestments above 33,000 pounds are subject to the following restrictions: (1) Arrestinggear-MK7MOD3Only (2) Glideslope Maximum (3) Recovery Head Wind (RHW) - (a) 40 knots Minimum - Half flaps allowed (b) Less than 40 knots - Full flaps only (4) Lateral Weight Asymmetry - 14,500 ft-lb Maximum (External pylon stores, AIM-9 wing tips, and wing fuel) (5) No MOVLAS recovery

12 ACCELERATION LIMITATIONS WITHOUT G LIMITER Configuration Symmetrical Asymmetrical Flaps HALF or FULL +0.5 g to +2.0 g +0.5 g to +1.5 g Flaps AUTO (32,357 pounds or less)- 3.0 g to +7.5 g 1.0 g to +6.0 g Gear Retraction and/or Extension +0.5 g to +2.0 g +0.5 g to +1.5 g CATAPULT THROTTLE SETTINGS Weight Board (LBS) 44,000 and below MIL MIL/MAX MAX Engine Power 45,000 and up MAX NOTE MIL/ MAX power setting is defined as stabilizing in Military power while in catapult tension, and selecting maximum afterburner at holdback release. A1-F18AC-NFM

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14 A1-F18AC-NFM Landing Approach Speed AIRCRAFT FLAPS AS NOTED GEAR DOWN SPEED BRAKE IN REMARKS ENGINE(S): (2)F404-GE-402 U.S. STANDARD DAY, 1962 NOTE D C G AT 25% MAC. APPROACH SPEEDS INCREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS FORWARD OF 25% MAC AND DECREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS AFT OF 25% MAC. D INCREASE APPROACH SPEED BY 2 KNOTS IF WINGTIP AIM-9 S ARE OFF D INCREASE APPROACH SPEEDS BY 2 KNOTS IF EXTERNAL STORES ON. DATE: DECEMBER 1984 DATA BASIS: FLIGHT TEST LANDING GROSS WEIGHT (LB) LANDING APPROACH SPEED (KCAS) FULL FLAPS 8.1 AOA (Normal Landing) HALF FLAPS 8.1 AOA (Normal Landing) 24, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

15 LANDING APPROACH SPEED AIRCRAFT FLAPS AS NOTED GEAR DOWN SPEED BRAKE IN REMARKS ENGINE(S): (2)F404-GE-402 U.S. STANDARD DAY, 1962 NOTE D C G AT 25% MAC. APPROACH SPEEDS INCREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS FORWARD OF 25% MAC AND DECREASE 1 KNOT FOR EACH 2% THE C G IS AFT OF 25% MAC D INCREASE APPROACH SPEED BY 2 KNOTS IF WINGTIP AIM-9 S ARE OFF D INCREASE APPROACH SPEEDS BY 2 KNOTS IF EXTERNAL STORES ON D MAIN GEAR TIRE LIMITATION GROUNDSPEED D NOSE GEAR TIRE LIMITATION GROUNDSPEED DATE: DECEMBER 1984 DATA BASIS: FLIGHT TEST LANDING HALF FLAPS 7.0 AOA (DEL or MECH) LANDING APPROACH SPEED (KCAS) HALF FLAPS 7.0 AOA 0 LEF (LEF Failure) HALF OR FULL FLAPS - 10 AOA 0 TEF (TEF Failure) 7.0 AOA 0 LEF/0 TEF (LEF/TEF Failure) GROSS WEIGHT (LB) 24, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , A1-F18AC-NFM

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